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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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